The Jaguar and the Priest: An Ethnography of Tzeltal Souls
(Part of the The Linda Schele Series in Maya and Pre-Columbian Studies Series)
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In contrast to western notions of the soul as the essence or most native part of a human being, the Tzeltal-speaking Indians of Chiapas, Mexico, regard the soul first and foremost as an Other. Made up of beings that personify the antithesis of their native selves-animals such as hummingbirds or jaguars, atmospheric phenomena like lightning bolts or rainbows, or spirits of European appearance such as Catholic priests or evangelical musicians-Tzeltal...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0292737475
ISBN13:9780292737471
Release Date:November 2010
Publisher:University of Texas Press
Length:283 Pages
Weight:0.92 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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